MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT CLAIMS

The main cause of motorcycle accident claims relates to the negligent actions of other road users. Claims involving bike riders often give rise to substantial compensation claims as they are one of the most vulnerable classes of road user.

The accident statistics are horrendous and bike riders are almost 20 times more likely to die in a motor vehicle accident than the occupants of a car. Head injury is the leading cause of death and serious injury, particularly when accidents involve heavy vehicles, are often severe and frequently result in death.

• 75% of motorbike accidents involve collision with another vehicle.
• 5% of accidents result from mechanical failure, most of which were blowouts.
• 5% of accidents result from highway defects.
• 5% of motorbike accidents are contributed to by inclement weather.
• 70% of multiple vehicle accidents are caused by the driver of the other vehicle failing to accord right of way.

Some accidents are as a result of a defect in the highway. These defects could be the result of faulty road design, disrepair, inadequate maintenance or failure to remove a road hazard. Claims can be made against a local or national highway authority for defective road repair or inadequate design and if the cause of spillage is known, a claim can be made against the perpetrator. It can be difficult to establish that the responsible party either knew of the road defect or should have reasonably known about the defect

Compensation can include the following items:

• Compensation for psychological damage
• Pain and Suffering
• Loss of past and future income
• Assistance for the future
• Medical expenses for the past and for the future
• Damage to your motorbike or property
• Loss of amenities of life

We represent an independent network of personal injury solicitors and we are able to deal with a wide range of accident claims varying from minor whiplash to spinal injury and brain damage. If you’ve been involved in an accident we can help you to preserve your legal right to compensation. We offer free consultations for advice to find out whether you have a good case, how to go about claiming and how much your compensation might be worth. We will give you clear unequivocal advice about your chances of success and the anticipated value of your claim. If after talking to us you decide not to take your motorcycle accident claims further you are under no obligation to do so and you will not be charged anything at all.